The Gladstone, London NW2

A new build residential led mixed use development comprising 54 residential units (apartments, duplexes and townhouses) within an area of prime regeneration

Located within the Brent Cross regeneration area where a new overland train station has opened (Brent Cross West) with fast train access into central London, the development includes private parking, communal podium gardens, and four separate ground floor retail units including the re-introduction of ‘community assets’.

The project involved obtaining planning for a scheme that was originally consented for 38 units but later added an additional floor bringing the total number of residential units to 54. A provision of 16 affordable housing units was later converted to a commuted sum making the development all private.

Demolition of the original buildings was required comprising a 1930’s shopping parade with residential flats above and a legal boundary line that incorporated rear gardens and vehicular access. The new build construction comprised Modern Methods of Construction (‘MMC’) that followed Passivhaus principles to improve energy performance. A steel frame structure utilised less concrete and saved time and energy with less disruption to local communities and traffic networks.

The building comprised part 6, 5, 4 and 3 storeys with private gated access to parking and a large allocation amenity space for residents.

Key facts

A residential-led mixed use development of 54 apartments, duplexes and townhouses, with private parking, residents podium garden and ground floor retail in a major new regeneration zone.